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Before Jan and Mark ever met?and certainly before they opened Bianca's Ristorante together?they were in love with Italian culture. For Jan, it was in her blood: her grandparents opened a restaurant in the US after growing up in Udine, Italy, and Jan spent her childhood at her grandmother's side. For Mark, it was simply a fascination with the country's hospitality, its wines, and, of course, its cooking.
At Bianca's the two let their passions roam free. In the kitchen, Chef David Svoboda slow-cooks velvety tomato sauces from southern Italy as well as rich, buttery dishes from the north. White and bruschetta pizza's join brandy-saut?ed veal and popular garlic rolls that, like out-of-state cousins coming for a visit, arrive by the half-dozen. A healthy list of wines culled from around the world such as Italy, California, and South America punctuates the menu's offerings, as do handcrafted specialty cocktails such as the Martini Di Berry.

For more than 15 years, Heavenly Pizza's culinary team has crafted pies from handmade dough, blended housemade sauces, and topped slices with fresh, never-frozen veggies. Ingredients such as broccoli, hamburger, and jalapeño top their pizzas, which reach up to 16 inches in size. Rather than color within the lines of traditional pies, the chefs playfully twist the pizza format with stromboli, ricotta-filled calzones, and crusts stuffed with cheese, sauce, and all the juicy details about pizza crust. More homemade red and alfredo sauces are slathered on heaping portions of pasta, which rounds out the Heavenly Pizza menu along with sandwiches, pitas, and salads drizzled in more than 10 dressings.

Contemporary Italian cuisine can be found at Carrabba's Italian Grill.
Carrabba's Italian Grill offers a wide variety of gluten-free menu items.
Find the perfect vintage to complement your meal — Carrabba's Italian Grill offers a fine selection of wines, beers, and beyond.
Youngsters don't need to sit out a trip to Carrabba's Italian Grill — it's super family-friendly and perfect for little diners and their folks.
For some fresh air during the non-winter months, dine outside on Carrabba's Italian Grill's patio.
Carrabba's Italian Grill is well-known for being able to seat large parties.
Carrabba's Italian Grill is completely informal — dress as you see fit (and are most comfortable).
If you're strapped for time, take out food from Carrabba's Italian Grill.
Catering is also available if you'd like to serve Carrabba's Italian Grill's tasty dishes at your next party.
Score free parking at the lot adjacent to Carrabba's Italian Grill.
Taste the greatness Carrabba's Italian Grill is serving up with meals around $30.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served at the restaurant, but the dinner menu is the real standout.

Make your way to the table at Tramontana's Italian Grille, and chow down on swanky Italian cuisine.
For a hot slice or a steaming bowl of pasta, the menu is chock-full of your favorite carbs.
Tramontana's Italian Grille also has options for those with gluten sensitivities.
Don't stay inside on a beautiful day! Come sit on the patio at Tramontana's Italian Grille and order great food.
Between the music and the crowds, be prepared for a lot of noise at this restaurant.
Tramontana's Italian Grille is completely informal — dress as you see fit (and are most comfortable).
Enjoy mind-blowing dishes in the peace and quiet of your own home with delivery or takeout from Tramontana's Italian Grille.
Tramontana's Italian Grille will even bring the amazing food from their kitchen to yours.
Tramontana's Italian Grille is conveniently close to a parking lot.
Menu items at Tramontana's Italian Grille tend to be mid-priced, so expect to plop down about $30 per person to dine here.
Save the cash for another day and pay by major credit card at Tramontana's Italian Grille.

Load up a pizza with all of your favorite topping at Fort Myers' Pizza.
Pizza is also a good option for those with special dietary needs, offering both low-fat and gluten-free items on the menu.
Pizza is a suitable restaurant for both large and small groups.
Wifi is on the house at Pizza, so bring along your tablet or laptop.
Folks tend to dress down at Pizza, so keep comfort in mind when heading to the pizzeria.
You can also have Pizza cater your next event.
Homebodies can take advantage of Pizza's delivery and take-out options.
Take advantage of the free parking next door to Pizza.
Pizza offers various parking options, including bike parking.
The average check at Pizza will stay below $30 per person, so it's a relatively affordable option.
Pizza offers a wide variety of payment options, including payment by major credit card.

An intimate dining experience, Olive Garden serves Italian-style cuisine.
Olive Garden also offers dishes without gluten, so that every stomach can find something to satisfy.
Pick your poison and toast your evening — drinks are also served here.
The perfect place to take the kids, dining out at Olive Garden won't cost you a sitter.
Make the most of the warm summer months by dining outdoors in Olive Garden's beautiful outdoor seating area.
At Olive Garden, your large or small group can be seated quickly and comfortably.
Keep it casual at Olive Garden — the restaurant is laid-back and patrons dress accordingly.
For those in a rush, the restaurant lets you take your food to go.
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Prices at Olive Garden typically stay below the $30 mark, so you can afford to bring along a friend or a date.